Contracted Staffing, Recruitment, Placement, and Personnel Services

Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc. issued solicitation RFP 26P-1015 on September 14, 2026, seeking providers for contracted staffing, recruitment, placement, and personnel services. The scope of work encompasses the provision of full-time and part-time hourly employees, including certified, professional, skilled, and unskilled personnel, as well as leased employees and direct-hire recruitment services. Vendors are responsible for all payroll and employment-related tax obligations and must provide an initial response to placement requests within 24 hours. The agency may award multiple contracts based on individual line items, groups of items, or designated regions. While historical activity since March 2022 is noted at 57,832,000 dollars, this figure is provided for informational purposes and does not guarantee future volume or budgetary spend. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by October 15, 2026. Evaluation is based on mandatory requirements, pricing, vendor experience, and past performance. Required documentation includes a pricing workbook, an offer and acceptance form, and various certifications, including USDA Form AD-1048 and EDGAR certifications for federal fund compliance. Vendors must adhere to strict regulatory standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Affordable Care Act, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA for digital accessibility. Additionally, personnel must meet specific professional certifications and fingerprinting requirements, and vendors are prohibited from assigning staff barred under Arizona Revised Statutes 15-512.D.